🟤 Gulika Kalam Calculator
Find the exact Gulika Kalam (Kuligai) inauspicious period for any date and city in India
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Monday, 20 April 2026
1:41 PM – 3:14 PM
What is Gulika Kalam?
Gulika Kalam (also called Kuligai Kalam or Mandi in North India) is one of three daily inauspicious periods — alongside Rahu Kalam and Yamagandam. It is ruled by Gulika (Mandi), a sub-planet considered the son of Saturn in Vedic astrology.
Like the other two inauspicious periods, Gulika Kalam follows a fixed pattern based on the day of the week and is calculated from the actual sunrise time, so the exact clock times vary by location and season.
Day-wise Gulika Kalam (approximate, from 6 AM sunrise)
| Sunday | 3:00 PM – 4:30 PM |
| Monday | 1:30 PM – 3:00 PM |
| Tuesday | 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM |
| Thursday | 9:00 AM – 10:30 AM |
| Friday | 7:30 AM – 9:00 AM |
| Saturday | 6:00 AM – 7:30 AM |
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Learn about Gulika Kalam: the role of the Gulika Upagraha in Vedic astrology, how it differs from Rahu Kalam, and its significance in South Indian tradition.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between Gulika Kalam and Rahu Kalam?
Both are inauspicious periods but ruled by different planetary influences. Rahu Kalam is ruled by Rahu (the ascending lunar node) and Gulika Kalam is ruled by Gulika (Mandi), the son of Saturn. They occur at different times each day. Yamagandam is the third inauspicious period, ruled by Yama. All three should be avoided for important new activities.
What is Mandi and is it the same as Gulika?
Yes, Mandi and Gulika refer to the same entity in different regional traditions. Gulika is the Tamil and South Indian name; Mandi is commonly used in North India. Both refer to a shadow sub-planet considered the son of Saturn in Vedic astrology.